China to Conduct its 3rd National Agriculture Survey in 2016

China will conduct its third national agriculture survey in 2016, following surveys in 1997 and 2006.The survey will collect basic information about agriculture, rural areas and farmers. The data will be used by the central authorities to inform decisions, according to a statement released on Monday by the State Council, China’s cabinet…The Global Times: June 2015

Key Point

The survey will cover China’s land use, land transfers, agricultural production, and industrial management of the country’s farming sector.

ChinaAg Comment

From January to March 2007, China carried out its second national survey that covered the calendar year of 2006.